COLD BASIL-TOMATO SOUP
Provided by Trish Hall
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 50m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut the tomatoes into half-inch cubes. (There should be about five cups.) Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a kettle and add the onion, green pepper, garlic, celery, thyme and fennel. Stirring often, without browning, cook about five minutes. Add the chopped basil and tomato paste and stir. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the cubed tomatoes. When the mixture returns to a boil, let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the tomato juice. Let cool, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Spoon about half the mixture at a time into a food processor or blender. Blend as finely as possible, and repeat with the remaining mixture. Combine the two batches.
- Place a sieve over a bowl and pour in the soup. Press to extract as much liquid as possible from the solids.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the Tabasco sauce and the sugar and blend. Spoon into six chilled soup bowls. Garnish each one with one basil sprig. Serve with cheese croutons.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 864 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Hamo Joker
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds like the perfect summer soup.
Zihad Zihad
[email protected]I think this soup would be even better with some fresh mozzarella or feta cheese crumbled on top.
Chibuike Nwafor
[email protected]The soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper, and it improved significantly.
Pedro Luca
[email protected]I would have liked the soup to be a bit thicker. Next time, I'll try adding a bit of cornstarch or flour to see if that helps.
Shozy Baie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very refreshing.
Bts Firnooo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and plan on making it again soon. It's that good.
Panda King
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even those who claimed they didn't like cold soup.
Tonna Ruth
[email protected]This soup is a perfect way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a bunch of tomatoes that were about to go bad, and this recipe saved the day.
Ogundapo Meshach
[email protected]I'm not a huge tomato fan, but I actually enjoyed this soup. The basil and other ingredients really helped balance out the tomato flavor.
Godsway Davies
[email protected]This soup is incredibly versatile. I added a bit of roasted red pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick. It turned out amazing!
Nehal Ahmed
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a novice cook like me can make this soup with ease. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
Frank Sulumba
[email protected]I was skeptical about the cold soup concept, but decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! The soup was light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a hot summer day.
Birendra sah Mobile
[email protected]Not a huge fan of cold soups, but this one changed my mind. The combination of sweet tomatoes and aromatic basil is simply irresistible. Will definitely be making this again.
sara aldossary
[email protected]I've tried many cold tomato soups before, but this one truly stands out. The addition of basil gives it a unique and refreshing twist that elevates the dish to a whole new level. Highly recommend!
kibirige isma
[email protected]This cold basil tomato soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly fresh and vibrant, with the basil and tomatoes perfectly balanced. It was also incredibly easy to make, with minimal prep time and cooking involved. Will definitely beco